Boothbay Harbor Tuna Challenge

Carousel Marina is hosting our Second Annual Boothbay Harbor Tuna Challenge! We have been approved by NOAA. Our dates are set for September 1-9, 2023.

FINALIZED DATES: 
September 2nd – Captains’ Meeting
September 3rd & 4th – Fishing Days
September 5th – Shut Down Day
September 6th & 7th – Fishing Days
September 9th LOBSTER BAKE & AWARDS

Come catch some fish, compete for some serious prize money, and enjoy a lobster bake!
The Boothbay Harbor Tuna Challenge will be donating a portion of the proceeds to the Fisherman’s Memorial Fund. 

Check out the video below to get a taste of the experience from last season.  We hope you’ll join us for another spectacular year!

Mackerel Mania Will be held again in 2023!​

​We will also be hosting a mackerel fishing tournament for children and teens! There will be no requirement to buy tickets ahead of the event. This tournament will be selling its own merchandise onsite at the Carousel Marina! We are looking forward to getting young members of the community together. Please remember that there is a 10 fish limit per boat this season.